The Transportation Method Is a Linear Programming Technique

question 13

Multiple Choice

The transportation method is a linear programming technique. Linearity is present in the following way:

• A) The cost of goods shipped from any source to any destination is a linear function of quantity shipped.
• B) The cost of goods shipped from any source to any destination is a linear function of the cost per unit.
• C) The total cost associated with a given plan is a linear function of shipping costs.
• D) Cell evaluations require linear horizontal movements through the matrix.
• E) Cell evaluations are linear.

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